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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Urges United States to Provide Patriot Interceptor Production License for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking a production license from the United States to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles on Ukrainian soil. The request follows a series of record-breaking Russian missile strikes in July, during which Russia launched 381 missiles into Ukraine, setting a new wartime record for the rate and scale of attacks. President Trump stated during a recent cabinet meeting that while the administration is considering the request, the U.S. has not yet officially agreed to the license. Trump said the U.S. must be careful about sharing such advanced technology, noting that the recipient could eventually turn on the provider. Ukraine currently faces a shortage of Patriot interceptors, which are the primary defense against Russian ballistic missiles. To address the gaps, Zelenskyy is also working with European partners to develop a homegrown interceptor, the Freyja. Meanwhile, Ukraine has begun retaliatory strikes on Russian logistics hubs, including retail warehouses, to disrupt Russian military supplies.

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